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  • The controversial piece ran under the title "Slave earrings," and called them "a classic always in evolution."

    NY Daily News PHILIP CAULFIELD 2011

  • Slave - 1290 from a French word meaning a person who is the property of another; but linking back to the word “Slav” – which encompassed all slaves.

    Etymology – the origins of words « Write Anything 2010

  • Of all my costumes, I got recognized the most in Slave Leia.

    The Official Star Wars Blog » Comic-Con: Adrianne Curry & the Slave Leias 2010

  • Once a playground for actual comic book fans, the show has become a massive promo market for movies, television and video games, as well as a meeting ground for those who like to dress up in Slave Leia costumes.

    Will Comic Con Leave San Diego? Anaheim, CA Hopes So | /Film 2010

  • DarkRiver is much smaller, holding the greater San Francisco area (the exact area is described in Slave to Sensation), but they punch way above their weight class.

    Links & Inspiration Nalini Singh 2009

  • The Faithful and Discreet Slave is described as a "class" of Christians that operates under the direct control of Jesus Christ and has been delegated the task of "feeding" Christians with scriptural instruction and exercising direction over their interests and affairs.

    Blind Faith? 2009

  • For example, Sascha's name was explained in Slave to Sensation as coming down through her very specific heritage.

    Q & A Nalini Singh 2008

  • The Black Codes eventually became known as Slave Codes in the American South and in effect, they criminalized Africans Americans who tried to act on their own behalf or in their own defense.

    Denise Dennis: A Teachable Moment: Pride and Prejudice 2009

  • For example in Slave to Sensation, Rina's hair color changed from blonde to brunette, a mistake I picked up during one of the final edits.

    Archive 2007-03-01 Nalini Singh 2007

  • HISTORY: The coastal region was under Portuguese slave trading influence from the 15th century on, when it became known as the Slave

    ANC Daily News Briefing 2008

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